Soft Shell, KY
Unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky
Soft Shell is a small unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky. It is 5.1 miles SW of Hindman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41831.
Soft Shell at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Knott County
- ZIP code
- 41831
- Nearest town
- Hindman (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4022, -82.9422
Weather in Soft Shell now
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Soft Shell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Soft Shell.
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What is the weather usually like in Soft Shell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Soft Shell: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRESTONSBURG 3WSW, KY US (USC00156563), adjusted for the elevation of Soft Shell.
Soft Shell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Soft Shell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Soft Shell?
Soft Shell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Soft Shell is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Soft Shell
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 24.5 miles SE of Soft Shell.
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Questions about Soft Shell
Where is Soft Shell, KY?
Soft Shell is an unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky, 5.1 miles SW of Hindman.
What county is Soft Shell in?
Soft Shell is in Knott County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Soft Shell, KY?
The ZIP code for Soft Shell is 41831.
What is the nearest town to Soft Shell?
Hindman, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Soft Shell?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 24.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Soft Shell?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Soft Shell?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Soft Shell?
About 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Soft Shell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Soft Shell?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Soft Shell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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